37th House District - Mililani, Waipio Gentry
Chair, Committee on Health
Member, Committee on Human Services
Member, Committee on Hawaiian Affairs
Member, Committee on Education
Member, Committee on Higher Education
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Dear Friends,

It is a privilege to represent the people of Mililani and Waipio Gentry at the Hawaii State Legislature. I am currently serving as the Chairman of the Health Committee as well as am sitting on the Committees of Human Services, Hawaiian Affairs, Education, and Higher Education.

I recently completed my service as the legislative representative on the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Policy Committee, which plans Oahu transportation issues. As a part of the OMPO Policy Committee, I was able to direct much attention relating to traffic congestion and transportation development for the island of Oahu to my community of Mililani and Waipio Gentry.

I am also one of the appointed representatives serving on the Hawaii Sustainability Task Force 2050 to help create a sustainable Hawaii. In 2008, I had the opportunity to be a Legislator in Residence at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to direct policy to prepare Hawaii for a sustainable future.

Mahalo for all of your support and your interest in the legislative process; this website has been created to provide you with resources in learning about this process and we would be happy to assist you at any time. My staff and I are dedicated to working hard in order to serve you this year. Please feel free to contact us and thank you for your continued support!

Aloha,
Ryan Yamane
State Representative
37th District: Mililani, Waipio Gentry
 

TOPICS OF INTEREST

  • Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force. I am committed to continue planning for Hawaii's future in the areas of housing, workforce development, energy, public infrastructure, education, population growth, and sustainability of natural resources.

  • Emergency Medical Services. With the increasing population in our area, and our dependence on the Military's availability to provide medi-vacs, there is a constant need to provide additional support to Oahu's Emergency Medical Services.

  • State Fire Council. Our local firefighters need continuous recognition for the courage and bravery they display in their daily lives. It is important that we assist them by supporting legislation and issues that can save the lives of everyone and reduce fire hazards.

  • Sex Crime Statute of Limitations. I was shocked to learn that victims of child sex abuse only have until the age of 24 to report such horrendous crimes to the police. Previous legislation would have increased the amount of time to 10 years after the age of 18 to allow victims to report sexual offenses against them. However, the measure failed to gain the Senate's support in 2006. I encourage any future legislation to provide more assistance to sex abuse victims.
 
 

NEWS AND EVENTS
 
PHOTO GALLERY
 
Hosting a press conference with the county Fire Chiefs from the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai, and with members of the State Fire Council, to promote fire-safe cigarettes.
 
My wife Jennifer and son Daniel. Posing for a picture with students from Hanalani School.
 
Taking a break with the Leeward Student Council. Reading to the 1st graders at Kanoelani Elementary School.
   
David Anderson and Larry Bush of the YMCA join me at the Leeward YMCA blessing At HPD's Waikiki Substation observing the neighborhood crime monitoring system.
   
Pearl City High School students visit me on a tour of the Capitol Building to learn more about the legislative process.
   
Tadd Fujikawa and I after Tadd received a congratulatory certificate from the House of Representatives. Major Mitsuyoshi and I attending the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team's "Operation Iraqi Freedom Ceremony" at the Kalaeloa 29th Brigade Headquarters.
   
Waipahu High School students visit me on opening day. Visiting the 3rd graders at Mililani 'Ike for "Social Studies and Career Education Day.
 
I meet Admiral William Fallon (former U.S. Pacific Commander) on the floor of the House, honoring him for his service in Hawaii.  
   
Covering up the graffiti near the pedestrian overpass by Kamehameha Highway. At the Mililani Graffiti "Paint Out".
   
I am pictured with a newly purchased ambulance for the Honolulu EMS. EMS officials informed me of the difficulties they had faced with the obsolete, outdated, high-mileage ambulances that were in use before the acquisition of these new vehicles. Discussing the role of the Legislature to fifth graders from Mililani Uka Elementary School in the Chamber of the State House of Representatives.